“Green IT”

I believe that the popular ‘Green IT’ movement is only a corollary to the increasing pressures of data center over-utilization and server sprawl. 

Yes, it is good for all concerned to consolidate and maximize hardware resources, but to use this current media-friendly issue as a pro-active/selling point response to environmental issues, to me, seems disingenuous.

IT, unfortunately, is still realized as a cost center in most businesses, so I understand the motive.

I, for one, would like to see less focus on ‘Green IT’ and more focus on merging IT with business requirements and strategy.